. >> with the region's economy improving, the country's economy improving, it would seem that maybe the rising tide would raise allhopes. are things improving any for your populations? >> we have increasing numbers. those coming to us seeking help, shelter, food, supplemental servic services. we have not seen that. >>> what are the greatest problems you're facing at this particular time sm. >> our client find hard to find affordable housing to balance the bills that they have to pay along with buying up food and other basic necessities. we're able to help supplement. >> mr. cook, the city is an expensive place to live now. we're seeing more and more families not just the poor and needy being forced out. middle class families having a tough time finding place to live. >> absolutely. we get -- there are a number of guests who come in who are participating in our work program, for example. individuals who perhaps economic reasons who are working, have a job and but they have no place to stay. we have put together a work program that will allow them to have a place to stay over a set period